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== Step 2: Installing the engine base ==
== Step 2: Installing the engine base ==
To run TF2 Classic, you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if it's already installed.
To run TF2 Classic, you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.


Otherwise, to install it, [steam://install/243750 you can click here].
Otherwise, to install it, [steam://install/243750 you can click here].


'''If that link doesn't work,''' you can go into your Steam library and start typing "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in your search bar. Install it from the listing whenever it appears.
'''If that link doesn't work,''' you can go into your Steam library and start typing "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in your search bar. Then, install it from the listing whenever it appears.


:''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions. One for Multiplayer and one for Singleplayer. Make sure you've got the Multiplayer version installed or your game will not work.''
:''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions. One for Multiplayer and one for Singleplayer. Ensure you've got the Multiplayer version installed, or your game will not work.''


== Step 3: Installing TF2 Classic ==
== Step 3: Installing TF2 Classic ==
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After locating your sourcemods folder, you'll need to extract your download.
After locating your sourcemods folder, you'll need to extract your download.


Your download will be in the form of either an executable '''(.exe)''' file, or a ZIP archive '''(.zip)''' file. You can simply run the executable, but you'll need an archiver to open the ZIP archive (such as 7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip, etc.)
Your download will be either an executable '''(.exe)''' file or a ZIP archive '''(.zip)'''. You can simply run the executable, but you'll need an archiver to open the ZIP archive (7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip, etc.)


After opening your downloaded file, you will need to extract it into the sourcemods folder that you located. After this finishes, you should have a folder named "tf2classic" in your sourcemods folder.
After opening your downloaded file, you will need to extract it into the sourcemods folder that you located. After this finishes, you should have a folder named "tf2classic" in your sourcemods folder.


:''Note: If you're unsure if you've extracted the folder correctly, check you have a "gameinfo.txt" file within your "sourcemods/tf2classic" folder.''
:''Note: If you're unsure if you've extracted the folder correctly, check that you have a "gameinfo.txt" file within your "sourcemods/tf2classic" folder.''


== Step 4. Running the game ==
== Step 4. Running the game ==
'''Windows:''' Open the "tf2classic" folder that you have extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run "TF2ClassicLauncher.exe" for a game launcher. This will also check for new updates, and apply any that are required.
'''Windows:''' Open the "tf2classic" folder that you have extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run "TF2ClassicLauncher.exe" for a game launcher. This will also check and apply new updates.


'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. Team Fortress 2 Classic should have appeared as a new item in your library.
'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. Team Fortress 2 Classic should have appeared as a new item in your library.
Right-click on it, click "Properties", and in the launch options field, type <code>-steam -steam</code> and then close the window. You can now launch the game through your Steam library.
Right-click on it, click "Properties", and type <code>-steam -steam</code> in the launch options field, and then close the window. You can now launch the game through your Steam library.


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== Additional help and support ==
== Additional help and support ==
Having problems you can't figure out? [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn Join our Discord] and post in the #technical-issues channel for personal support.
Have problems you can't figure out? [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn Join our Discord] and post in the #technical-issues channel for personal support.


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